Based on the WWII khukuri, the M43, which was designed
as an update of the Mk II which was basically a WW I
design. The new knife had a stronger grip attachment
system, a wider pommel
and better bolster design at the blade. The balance
is slightly more forward
and the blade could arguably considered stronger.

Based on a mould made from a 19th-century khukuri owned
by HI forumite 'Berkeley',
this khukuri has two chirras (fullers) which
allow for a lighter knife while maintaining the strength of a thicker
blade.
[dui-chirra means 'two fullers']

The chitlangi-style
is characterised by the bell at the bottom of the handle and a light
blade. Also distinctive is the closed cho, called a pariwa
ki aka (meaning 'eye of the dove'), as opposed to the 'standard'
open cho.

In the western part of Makwanpur district of Nepal,
by the Chandragiri Mountain range, there is a historical village
called Chitlang, presumably whence the name.
The chitlangi is similar to another style of khukuri
known as chainpuri (named after a small village in eastern
Nepal down in the lowlands where the terrain is jungle mostly). The
differences between a Sirupati, Chainpuri, and Chitlangi
are subtle. The Sirupati may be slightly beefier and
therefore a slightly better performer when it comes to chopping but
it would not be by much.

Bilton khukuriThis Khukuri is named 'Bilton' or 'Biltong', because
it is a very popular knife for South Africans, where many of these knives
are exported. Biltong means 'Dry Meat' in South Africa. The word comes
from Dutch with bil meaning buttock and tong meaning strip.
This is the smallest full fledged khukuri we make. Does numberous
small tasks quite well. About 9 inches and around 3 to 4 ounces.

Designed by Yvsa, a Cherokee Indian and the creator
of the YCS-khukuri, the inspiration for the Cherokee Rose was his love
of the old Scagel Knives.
Modeled on a Bowie knife, representative of America and one
of the world's finest fighting knives of all time.

Special Cherokee Rose:
20 inches and 25 ounces of very, very good Cherokee Rose by Bura.
Very light, fast and well balanced. Beautifully carved (fish from Tashi
Dili symbols) saatisal handle done by Bura himself
[standard version does not have carved handle]

The HI Katar

Himalayan Imports' Katar, designed by HI forumite Dave K, the katar
is the oldest and most characteristic of the Indian knife weapons.
Its uniqueness lies in the handle which is made up of two parallel
bars connected by two or more cross pieces, one of which is at the
end of the side bars and is fastened to the blade. The remainder forms
the handle which is at right angle to the blade. The blades are always
double-edged and are generally straight and with lengths from a few
inches to about 3 feet....

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